What's more beautiful than an elegant Napa wedding? The answer... nothing. So obviously this gorgeous day photographed expertly by Sylvie Gil Photography is a winner in our book! Alexis and Patrick are live on the east coast, but knew that they had to have a sunny outdoor wedding day, so a California wine country wedding was the perfect solution.

With a stunning chapel ceremony and a reception set in paradise, this is one beautiful wedding day you don't want to miss. Read on for more beautiful wedding photos by Sylvie Gil, and a few word from the bride!

"Patrick and I knew we wanted an outdoor wedding with no chance of rain, and living on the East Coast this posed a bit of a problem. It didn’t take long for us to realize that Whitehall Estate in St. Helena would provide the perfect setting for our reception. While this wasn’t the most convenient of locations for friends an family coming from the East Coast, Turkey, and Germany, it turned out to be more amazing than we could have ever imagined. Both sets of parents struggled with the idea initially, but afterward agreed that the wedding just wouldn’t have been the same if it had been anywhere but Napa. With the help of Kathy Higgins our vision came to life and was captured perfectly on film by Sylvie Gil."

"We were married at Grace Church in St. Helena and from there Patrick surprised me with a local antique fire truck that drove us to our reception. Patrick worked as a volunteer firefighter at Colgate University and then later as a paid firefighter in Los Angeles. I’m not normally one for big scenes, but driving down highway 29 with our bridal party on the back of the truck was the best. People were honking and literally leaning out their car windows to wave to us. There was so much happiness, it felt very special."

"When we arrived at the reception the flower arrangements put together by Valley Flora took my breath away, I simply could not have envisioned anything so beautiful for our day. I brought about 12 succulents home from the reception and nine months later I still have four of them thriving in my backyard. Who needs pressed or dried flowers!"

"After cocktails and appetizers around the pool we sat down to a delicious dinner and some very moving toasts given by friends and family. From there we moved into the barn for an awesome dance party with music provided by Suite Love Express. They rocked, and literally had all generations on the dance floor. During one musical break, Patrick’s Turkish relatives showed guests a traditional Turkish dance. I couldn’t believe it, everyone was joining in. It was such a meaningful moment to see friends from all over the world enjoying each other and feeling so comfortable, that is exactly what we were hoping to accomplish."

How sweet is Alexis and Patrick's beautiful elegant Napa wedding day? Her dress is stunning and they both look so happy... it's a truly special day for a beautiful couple. Congrats to Alexis and Patrick, and thanks to Sylvie Gil for sharing!